Trump Planning Taxpayer-Funded, $1.7 Billion Slush Fund for Political Allies | Receipts Live
Trump Planning Taxpayer-Funded, $1.7 Billion Slush Fund for Political Allies | Receipts Live  
Podcast: Bulwark Takes
Published On: Fri May 15 2026
Description: Catherine Rampell and JVL went LIVE to give their takes on Trump's reported plans for a secretive $1.7 billion taxpayer-funded slush fund that could quietly reward Jan. 6 defendants and Trump political allies behind closed doors.Refresh your everyday with luxury you’ll actually use. Head to https://Quince.com/BULWARKTAKES for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too.Read Catherine Rampell's newsletter, 'Receipts' — https://www.thebulwark.com/s/receiptsRead JVL's newsletter, 'The Triad' — https://www.thebulwark.com/s/thetriad